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Golden Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026

City Council & Boards — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
BodyGolden, Colorado
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateWednesday, August 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:02

Okay.

0:03

And good evening, everyone.

0:05

I'd like to call this meeting to order.

0:07

This is the historic preservation board for the city of Golden.

0:10

It is August 12th and it is 6 31.

0:14

Can we get a roll call, please?

0:15

Keller?

0:16

Here.

0:17

Cook.

0:18

Learman.

0:19

Here.

0:20

Calpill?

0:21

Here.

0:21

Sniff.

0:22

Here.

0:23

Rooney?

0:23

Here.

0:24

Cummings?

0:26

Trout?

0:26

Here.

0:27

We have a quorum.

0:29

Thank you.

0:29

The second item on the agenda is approval of the agenda.

0:33

Anybody have an additions or revisions to the agenda?

0:37

No.

0:38

Hearing none.

0:39

Is there a motion to approve as presented?

0:41

I move to approve the agenda as presented.

0:44

Second.

0:46

And all those in favor?

0:47

Aye.

0:48

Aye.

0:49

Motion passes.

0:51

Item number three, approval of the minutes from our meeting on July 8th, 2026.

0:56

Any items for discussion here.

1:01

Hearing none, do I have a motion to approve?

1:04

Motion to approve the minutes of the April or the July 8th, 2026 agenda as presented.

1:11

Second.

1:11

And all those in favor?

1:13

Aye.

1:14

Motion passes.

1:17

And let's move on to our fourth agenda item, public comment.

1:20

And this is for any items that are not on today's agenda.

1:23

So then anyone is here from the public that would like to come up and speak on anything aside from the agenda today.

1:30

Okay.

1:31

Seeing none, I will close public comment.

1:35

And let's move on to our regular agenda item.

1:37

The first one here is HPB 26-05.

1:41

It's a certificate of appropriateness for a new cottage in the rear of a property at 2024 Ford Street.

1:46

And this is in the East Historic District.

1:49

And staff, do you have a presentation?

1:52

Yes, meeting.

1:54

Alright.

2:00

So the item before the board this evening is a new cottage on the rear of the property at Ford and 21st, known as 2024 Ford Street.

2:11

The property is a non-contributing structure in the East Street Historic District.

2:17

Because this is a new structure in the district, it requires a certificate of appropriateness.

2:30

It's a minimal traditional.

2:33

Jefferson County Assessor indicates it may have been modified in 1978.

2:38

The current structure is 974 square feet.

2:54

The structure also has craftsman style windows in addition to the minimal traditional architecture.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Historic Preservation█████████████████████████████████████████████74%
Procedural█████8%
Technology and Innovation███5%
Personnel Matters███5%
Public Engagement██3%
Zoning Regulations█2%
Racial Equity█2%
Engineering And Infrastructure█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Golden Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting - August 12, 2026

The Historic Preservation Board met at 911 10th Street at 6:30 p.m. on August 12, 2026, with six members present (Rooney, Kalbfell, Sniff, Lierman, Trout, Keller) and two absent (Cook, Cummings). Chair Rooney declared a quorum. The meeting focused on a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for a new cottage at 2024 Ford Street, updates on two demolition cases, and staff reports. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the agenda of August 12, 2026, by voice vote 6-0 (Moved by Trout, seconded by Kalbfell).
  • Approved the minutes of July 8, 2026, by voice vote 6-0 (Moved by Trout, seconded by Kalbfell).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were offered on non-agenda items. Public comment was opened and closed at 6:32 p.m.
  • For the regular agenda items, public comment was opened and closed without any speakers at 6:52 p.m.

Discussion Items

HPB 26-05: Certificate of Appropriateness for a New Cottage at 2024 Ford Street

  • Staff presented the application for a two-story cottage with an attached three-car garage in the East Street Historic District. The property is non-contributing; the primary structure (built 1948) is 974 sq ft. Staff recommended a lighter roof color, lower-contrast garage door, and more symmetrical second-story window patterns to better comply with historic district standards.
  • Anthony Ries, AIA, representing owner Joel Oatten, presented the design, noting the need to accommodate a buried water pipe, compliance with floodplain regulations (1 ft above base flood elevation), and attempts to match neighborhood scale and character. He argued the varied window pattern is consistent with other nearby structures.
  • Board members expressed approval, noting the design fits well in context and shows attention to detail. No specific color or design recommendations were made beyond those already in the staff report.

HPB 26-01: Update on COA for Demolition – 612 10th Street (Schall Residence)

  • Kristy Miniello of Miniello Associates presented a historic assessment, concluding that the Schultz period (1877–1900) is the strongest period of significance, not the earlier Shawl association. She identified priority features for relocation or salvage.
  • Darden Coors of AC Development Company reported on public outreach (gift offer advertised in Golden Transcript, one prospective relocation party interested), relocation feasibility (second story cannot be preserved, cost estimate prepared), and a plan showing unit loss if the structure were integrated into the Clayworks District development. They requested board approval of the COA for demolition, noting greater value in salvage/relocation.
  • No formal action was taken; the presentation was informational as part of a six-month stay. The developer will extend a couple of months to allow the interested party to evaluate relocation.

HPB 26-03: Update on COA for Demolition – 1735 Ford Street

  • Staff reported that the applicant accepted all previous board recommendations except one: retaining a recessed cover over the garage for lighting. Other changes included simplified doors, V-groove siding, flush application, and modified windows.

Past Forward Update

  • Staff provided an update on the historic preservation code update initiative. A focus group meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at a daytime session to discuss board powers and design guidelines. A city council study session is planned for October 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • HPB 26-05: Motion to approve (Trout, seconded by Sniff) adopted the findings and conditions in Resolution HPB 26-05. Passed via roll call vote 6-0. The Certificate of Appropriateness is granted for the proposed new garage/cottage, subject to the resolution's findings (which include suggested improvements).
  • HPB 26-01: No vote taken; update received for information. The applicant will continue discussions with an interested relocation party and return for formal action on the demolition COA later.
  • HPB 26-03: Update received; applicant's modifications are noted as substantially compliant with prior board recommendations.
  • Staff Updates: Board members were reminded of mandatory CIRSA Training on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Also noted: the city council terminated the city manager's employment; an interim city manager (Carly Lorenz) is in place. Staff directed board members to council or the REDI Task Force for questions.
  • Adjourn: Moved by Trout, seconded by Keller, meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. And good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to order. This is the historic preservation board for the city of Golden. It is August 12th and it is 6 31. Can we get a roll call, please? Keller? Here. Cook. Learman. Here. Calpill? Here. Sniff. Here. Rooney? Here. Cummings? Trout? Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. The second item on the agenda is approval of the agenda. Anybody have an additions or revisions to the agenda? No. Hearing none. Is there a motion to approve as presented? I move to approve the agenda as presented. Second. And all those in favor? Aye. Aye. Motion passes. Item number three, approval of the minutes from our meeting on July 8th, 2026. Any items for discussion here. Hearing none, do I have a motion to approve? Motion to approve the minutes of the April or the July 8th, 2026 agenda as presented. Second. And all those in favor? Aye. Motion passes. And let's move on to our fourth agenda item, public comment. And this is for any items that are not on today's agenda. So then anyone is here from the public that would like to come up and speak on anything aside from the agenda today. Okay. Seeing none, I will close public comment. And let's move on to our regular agenda item. The first one here is HPB 26-05. It's a certificate of appropriateness for a new cottage in the rear of a property at 2024 Ford Street. And this is in the East Historic District.

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